| Track | Act | Duration |
01 | Act 1 | 44:56 |
02 | Act 2 | 52:50 |
03 | Act 3 | 32:40 |
Notes
Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Read by: Multiple readers
Book Coordinator: Elizabeth Klett
Meta Coordinator: Elizabeth Klett
Artwork
Cover: "In The Conservatory" painting (1875-1878) by James Tissot (1836-1902).
DVD Inset: From three quarter length portrait of Oscar Wilde (1882) by Napoleon Sarony (1821 - 1896).
DVD Insert background: Photo of Oscar Wilde, three-quarter length portrait, standing, head turned slightly to the left, wearing hat and cape. No. 26. by Napoleon Sarony1882
Recordings
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| Cast | |
| John Worthing: | Dublin Gothic |
| Algernon Moncrieff: | John Fricker |
| Rev. Chasuble: | Martin Geeson |
| Merriman: | mb |
| Lane: | Algy Pug |
| Lady Bracknell: | Ruth Golding |
| Gwendolyn Fairfax: | Elizabeth Klett |
| Cecily Cardew: | Arielle Lipshaw |
| Miss Prism: | Carol Box |
| Narrator: | Tiffany Halla Colonna |
| Audio edited by: | Elizabeth Klett |
The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People was first performed on February 14, 1895 at the St. James's Theatre in London. It is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ in order to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Contemporary reviews all praised the play's humor, though some were cautious about its explicit lack of social messages, while others foresaw the modern consensus that it was the culmination of Wilde's artistic career so far. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde's most enduringly popular play. It has been revived many times since its premiere and has been adapted for the cinema on three occasions.
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| Item Info | |
| EAN - DVD case | 0684758936325 |
| EAN - CD jacket | 0682550992327 |
| Media | MP3 CD |
| Package | DVD box |
| Author | Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) |
| Year | 1895 |
| Recording | |
| Read by | Multiple readers |
| Length | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Type of Reading | Dramatic |
The Importance of Being Earnest
- Author: Oscar Wilde
- Product Code: DB-1049
- Availability: In Stock
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